Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 7, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to CookBook. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our social cooking platform.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: Email address, username, display name, and profile picture
- Profile Data: Bio, cooking interests, dietary preferences, and location (if provided)
- Content: Recipes you create, photos you upload, comments, and likes
- Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, including pages visited and features used
- Device Information: Browser type, device type, and IP address
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the CookBook platform
- Personalize your feed based on your cooking interests
- Enable social features like following, liking, and commenting
- Send important notifications about your account
- Improve our services and develop new features
- Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following circumstances:
- Public Content: Recipes and profile information you choose to make public
- Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure authentication, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and download your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Object to certain data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
8. Children's Privacy
CookBook is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: privacy@cook-book.me